Units of Competency

Compensation Advocate Level 4 ( NAT11019004 ) - Advocate on behalf of members of the military community before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal
This Unit of Competency prepares a Level 3 compensation advocate for submitting and presenting an appeal, under the VEA, DCRA or MRCA, before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.

Prerequisite

Must hold NAT11019003

Corequisites

Trainees must complete a Workplace Experience Logbook
Compensation Advocate Level 3 ( NAT11019003 ) - Advocate on behalf of members of the military community for a merits review of a primary decision
This unit provides a Level 2 compensation advocate with the skills and knowledge required to prepare and present a merits review on behalf of members of the serving and ex-serving military community and their dependants in relation to compensation and entitlement decisions.

Prerequisite

NAT11019002
Compensation Advocate Level 2 ( NAT11019002 ) - Provide military rehabilitation and compensation advocacy services

This is the second part of the Compensation training program and consists of a number of components, all of which must be satisfactorily completed before a Level 2 Statement of Attainment can be issued.
A candidate can achieve this Unit of Competency in one of two ways: The training pathway, where they must already hold the Level 1 qualification or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) pathway. 

The training pathway takes a Level 1 Advocate to a stage where they are able to assist a veteran (with minimal supervision) with a primary claim under any of the Acts covering military compensation. The Advocate will also be able to analyse a decision and determine whether an appeal may be warranted. The decision to appeal rests with a Level 3 (VRB) or Level 4 (AAT) Advocate.

Throughout the training process, the candidate must have a mentor and an on-the-job overseer to assist them in skills development (The mentor and the overseer may be the same person).
The training pathway assumes the candidate gains their knowledge and skills on the basis of 10% from formal training, 20% from mentors and 70% from on-the-job involvement.

The Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available to people who have undergone previous TIP training, at Level 2, in all acts covering military rehabilitation and compensation. What is RPL?

Prerequisite

Must have completed Compensation Advocate Level 1 Unit of Competency or meet eligibility for RPL. In addition all applicants must have a desire to acquire and continually improve their skills over time. All level Level 1 units must be completed in order to begin training for this Unit of Competency. There are also a number of pre-requisite units to be undertaken prior to attending the Level 2 consolidation component which is an attendance program.

Corequisites

Candidates in the training pathway will be required to keep a logbook of on-the-job experience which will be used as part of the evidence for inferring competence. Mentors and assessors will report on a candidate`s progress through a portal on the ATDP website.
Compensation Advocate Level 1 ( NAT11019001 ) - Provide military rehabilitation and compensation advocacy services under supervision

This Unit of Competency is designed to provide a new entrant into Compensation Advocacy training with the skills and knowledge to be able to complete a primary claim under any of the Acts governing military rehabilitation and compensation, while under the supervision of a more experienced Advocate.

The training pathway consists of a number of components, all of which must be satisfactorily completed before a Level 1 Statement of Attainment can be issued. Throughout the training process, the candidate must have a mentor and an on-the-job overseer to assist them in skills development (The mentor and the overseer may be the same person).
The training pathway assumes the candidate gains their knowledge and skills on the basis of 10% from formal training, 20% from mentors and 70% from on-the-job involvement.

Prerequisite

Applicants for this Unit of Competency must have
  • a Unique Student Identifier (USI). This can be obtained by clicking here
  • been selected and sponsored by a valid ex-service organisation using the selection guidelines.
  • a desire to acquire and continually improve their skills over time.
  • All level Level 1 learning components must be completed in order to complete the Unit of Competency. There are also a number of pre-requisite components to be undertaken prior to attending the Level 1 consolidation unit which is an attendance unit.

    Corequisites

    Trainees will be required to keep a logbook of on-the-job experience which will be used as part of the evidence for inferring competence. Mentors and assessors will report on a candidate`s progress through a portal on the ATDP website.
    Wellbeing Advocate Level 2 ( NAT11019006 ) - Provide military wellbeing advocacy services

    This is the second part of the Wellbeing training program and is designed to provide the skills and knowledge to be able to connect a person with services to improve their daily lives.
    A candidate can achieve this Unit of Competency in one of two ways: The training pathway, where they must already hold the Level 1 qualification or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) pathway. 

    The training pathway consists of a number of components, all of which must be satisfactorily completed before a Level 2 Statement of Attainment can be issued. 

    Throughout the training process, the candidate must have a mentor and an on-the-job overseer to assist them in skills development (The mentor and the overseer may be the same person).
    The training pathway assumes the candidate gains their knowledge and skills on the basis of 10% from formal training, 20% from mentors and 70% from on-the-job involvement.

    The Recognition of Prior Learning pathway is available to people who have previous relevant training and experience such as under the Training and Information Program (TIP) and who have been practising at Level 2. What is RPL?

    Prerequisite

    Must have completed Wellbeing Advocate Level 1 Unit of Competency or be eligible for RPL. In addition they must have a desire to acquire and continually improve their skills over time. All Level 1 components must be completed in order to begin this Unit of Competency. There are also a number of pre-requisite components to be undertaken prior to attending the Level 2 consolidation component which is an attendance program.

    Corequisites

    Trainees will be required to keep a logbook of on-the-job experience which will be used as part of the evidence for inferring competence. Mentors and assessors will report on a candidate`s progress through a portal on the ATDP website.
    Wellbeing Advocate Level 1 ( NAT11019005 ) - Provide military wellbeing advocacy services

    This Unit of Competency is designed to provide a new entrant into Wellbeing Advocacy training with the skills and knowledge to assist in obtaining the services a veteran or dependants might have an entitlement.
    Level 1 Advocates must always practice under the supervision of a more experienced Wellbeing Advocate. 

    The training pathway consists of a number of components, all of which must be satisfactorily completed before a Level 1 Statement of Attainment can be issued. Throughout the training process, the candidate must have a mentor and an on-the-job overseer to assist them in skills development (The mentor and the overseer may be the same person).
    The training pathway assumes the candidate gains their knowledge and skills on the basis of 10% from formal training, 20% from mentors and 70% from on-the-job involvement.

    Prerequisite

    Applicants for this Unit of Competency must have:
  • a Unique Student Identifier (USI). This can be obtained by clicking here
  • been selected and sponsored by a valid ex-service organisation using the selection guidelines.
  • a desire to acquire and continually improve their skills over time.
  • All Level 1 units must be completed in order to complete the Unit of Competency. There are also a number of pre-requisite components to be undertaken prior to attending the Level 1 consolidation program.

    Corequisites

    Trainees will be required to keep a logbook of on-the-job experience which will be used as part of the evidence for inferring competence. Mentors and assessors will report on a candidate`s progress through a portal on the ATDP website.
    Mentoring Workshop
    This program is designed for advocates who have been practicing at Level 2 for over a year and who want to take on a mentor role at their organisation.

    Prerequisite

    Level 2 Unit of Competency (in either Wellbeing or Compensation or both), At least 1 year since date of Level 2 Statement of Attainment.

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